DrewsLou

I had glue and internal sutures on all my small incisions and those were covered by tegaderm. My port insicion was sutured and steri-stripped and covered with tegaderm as well. I guess ALL OF THE ABOVE for me!

I bought a Magic Bullet last year after hearing everyone rave about them. I honestly don't get the hype. It doesn't crush ice worth a darn and I tried to whip garlic butter and it wouldn't even do that. What a waste of 50 bucks!

I went from a 10W to a 9M. I can wear much cuter shoes now!

New pic.......

I'll start! First pic is the DREADED before pic... second I took just now in the bathroom here at work! (sorry the quality kind of sucks!)

Thanks Tracy!!

Hey all you Maysters.... let's all post updated pics before March is over! I wanna see your perty faces!!!

Sanjaya needs to go!! Him trying to be a rock star last night was enough to make me want to puke. I found it hysterical that they showed the little girl crying for him then showed the same little girl crying when Melinda was singing. WHATEVER!!! If he doesn't get voted off tonight I am boycotting!

Welcome Batty!

I'm in for a new challenge! I would like to see 199 by my bandiversary! That gives me exactly 6 weeks from today to lose 9ish pounds. Here's hopin'!

I tried a few organic boxed soups and they were okay but I preferred the better than boullion. It IS a club.... the Dr K club!!! I look forward to getting together with you locals and maybe I can meet up with you out-of-staters sometime when your here!

That's so funny that you say you wonder if he forgot to put the band in. I felt the same way! Your port is probably a bit below your port incision and will be tender, if you go exploring be gentle! I did not have any xrays or barium swallows after surgery. As long as you are on liquids you probably won't feel any kind of restriction. Take it easy and don't rush it, your tummy needs to heal so your band heals firmly in place. Last thing you want now is to PB! I found that broth made from "better than boulion" helped with my food cravings, it smelled yummy and tasted even better. Hope this helps!

Paula told me to track everything I put into my mouth as well as all excercise for 2 weeks. I do that already on www.sparkpeople.com and then I will fax it to her and she will see what she can figure out for me.

It's been about 4 weeks now since I have lost anything. I bounce between 210-208. I want onderland dammit!!! :help:

Yay to all you soon-to-be bandsters!! As some of you know I am struggling a bit right now with my weight loss. I called Marilyn at Dr K's office today to see if I could get in touch with Paula (the nutritionist) and within 10 minutes Paula called me back to discuss my issues. I am one of Dr K's "older" (timewise, not age) bandsters she said and she is thrilled to help me figure out what is going on with me. Just one more thing to re-enforce my decision in choosing Dr K as my band surgeon. He and his staff are the best! :clap2: Just wanted to share with you guys. :welldoneclap:

Thanks Wheetsin, I appreciate your response!

60ish today. Supposed to be 70 tomorrow and windy. They said this morning that we would have rain mixed with snow late Thursday into Friday. How long are you going to be here?? BTW... getting from the airport to Dr K's office is a breeze. PM me if you need directions!

Ummm.. No. I did not use the suppository.

Hey May peeps! I am checking in for the week. I am at a total stall as far as weight loss goes. I have been stuck between 210-208 for WEEKS now. I don't know what the deal is. I am drinking at least 80oz of Water a day, eat about 1000-1200 calories a day and am excercising like a fiend. According to sparkpeople.com I burn about 1300 calories at every derby practice and I practice 3 times a week. Do I need to up my calories? I don't want another fill... I have a hard time with hard Proteins sometimes now as it is. Any ideas for me? On a side note... I am pretty disgusted with LBT lately. Everytime I log in I have to wade through all the Rants and Raves crap to find anything worth reading. When did this become such a political forum? Geez... I think some people just like to argue. Rant over... Party on Garth!

Congrats on being banded Machele!!! Welcome to bandland! I think it's awesome that we have our own little corner of LBT here sharing the same surgeon. Yikes! Over 30 bucks a plate?? It has been years since I have been there but I remember the food being great.

Welcome Misty! I am also in CO and a Dr K patient. I LOVE him!!! Please feel free to PM me if I can answer any questions or help!! Congrats on your band date!! :clap2:

I'm an instant gratification kinda girl myself so I would vote for having surgery ASAP. I know that Dr K is getting super busy lately, I'm not sure how far out he is booked currently. Let me know what you decide!

Yay lap_dancer!!!!

Make him take Care of YOU for a change girl!!

I honestly don't know how you could appeal if weight loss surgery is specifically excluded. Good luck!